Her Perfect Web

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah pulled back and rested on her back legs. Each droplet highlighted in the golden dawn shimmered. Layer upon entrusted layer, identical in its inspiration, held strong. She gathered in lithe limbs into the tiniest ball she could; hid like the moon on a cloudy night. Would her creation lure her victim?Continue reading “Her Perfect Web”

Mother Nature

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It’s lovely that nature is everywhere. Sometimes we don’t notice its beauty, and sometimes we glimpse something we don’t expect to see. My son works near a woodland, and when I drove him to work in the early hours, we saw a family of deer just beyond the foliage. Mother Nature’s wonder.Continue reading “Mother Nature”

Mother Nature

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Mother Nature We heed your plea to keep our oceans free of plastic from our economy. Climate change We heed your scream turn our nightmare into dreams Our hearing gap is not what it seems. Father time In you we heed no more will we act in greed and plant a beautifulContinue reading “Mother Nature”

I’m Not Perfect

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I am the youngest sister; didn’t get away with much . . . perhaps I did. You always protect me. understand I’m not perfect. You listen when I need support help my troubles feel less important. We share our stories. Grandchildren’s antics. Their art of being joyful keeps our outlook young. TogetherContinue reading “I’m Not Perfect”

Polished Toes

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Wishing waves washed smooth pebbles, as Carol finished her second cup of espresso for the morning. The freedom of her flip-flops were cool against her polished red toes. She dipped her fork into her light pancakes, covered in a lemon sauce. Each mouthful melted on her tonsils. She leant back in herContinue reading “Polished Toes”

Young Whippersnapper

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘Oi Bob! What’s your problem?’ Bob lowered his wings into a slimline bullet. This was his domain. A choice location, where only the best scraps of ham littered his ledge. ‘Get your own pad, mate?’ ‘Young whippersnapper, you ain’t grown your feathers yet. Still brown and tawny. I’m much stronger than you.Continue reading “Young Whippersnapper”

Fresh Air

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ At midnight, the thunder and lightning fighting for attention. Worthy adversary’s ready to triumph at any cost. Amanda couldn’t look away. Each bright flash illuminating the sky. A grumbling sound, seconds later, the storm strides on. After the battle receded into nothing but a rumble, she creeps under the covers. A yearsContinue reading “Fresh Air”